Center for Stability and Development — A focus on counterinsurgency and post-conflict reconstruction

Related CNA Publications

In addition to producing regular publications, the CNA Stability and Development Program hosts a monthly seminar series at CNA headquarters in Alexandria, VA.

The following provides a select listing of stability and development work done by CNA. For more information on any of these publications, please contact Megan Katt at kattm@cna.org or 703.824.2436.


  • Carter Malkasian, "Did the Coalition Need More Forces in Iraq? Evidence from Al Anbar," Joint Force Quarterly, No. 46, 3rd Quarter 2007, pp. 120-126.
    View Publication (PDF)
  • Carter Malkasian, "A Thin Blue Line in the Sand," Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, No. 5, Summer 2007, pp. 48-58.
    View Publication (PDF)
  • Henry J. Kenny, Strengthening an Embattled Nation: A Strategy for Contending with the Three Wars in Iraq, CNA Corporation, D0015201.A1, December 2006.
    View Publication (PDF)
  • Albert A. Nofi, Recent Trends and Thinking about Warfare, CNA Corporation, CRM D0014875.A1, September 2006.
    View Publication (PDF)
  • Peter P. Perla, Albert A. Nofi, and Michael C. Markowitz, Wargaming Fourth-Generation Warfare, CNA Corporation, CRM D0014752.A2/Final, September 2006.
    View Publication (PDF)
  • Carter Malkasian, "Signaling Resolve, Democratization, and the First Battle of Fallujah," The Journal of Strategic Studies, Vol. 29, No. 3, June 2006, pp. 423-452.
  • Henry H. Gaffney, Transforming U.S. Forces and the World: Are They Connected? CNA Corporation, D0014615.A1, July 2006.
    View Publication (PDF)
  • Henry H. Gaffney, The Changing Nature of Warfare Through 2020, CNA Corporation, CIM D0010879.A1/Final, October 2004.
  • Berta M. Heybey and LC Bush, Do Crisis Response Operations Affect Political and Economic Stability? CNA Corporation, CRM D0008425.A1, May 2003.
    View Publication (PDF)
  • Edsel D. McGrady and Karen D. Smith, Haiti and the Future of Warfare, CNA Corporation, 2796012610/1Rev, November 2000.
    View Publication (PDF)
  • Edsel D. McGrady, Peacemaking, Complex Emergencies, and Disaster Response: What Happens, How Do You Respond? CNA Corporation, CRM 2798017600, February 1999.
    View Publication (PDF)
  • George Stewart and Frederick D. Thompson, IFOR's Experience in Bosnia: Three Case Studies, CRM 2798011300, September 1998.
    View Publication (PDF)
  • Jonathon T. Dworken, Sandra L. Newett, Katherine A. McGrady, John J. Nelson, and Kenneth LaMon, Measures of Effectiveness for Humanitarian Assistance Operations, CNA Corporation, 2795016610, April 1996.
    View Publication (PDF)
  • Adam B. Siegel, Requirements for Humanitarian Assistance and Peace Operations: Insights from Seven Case Studies, CNA Corporation, CRM 2794007400, March 1995.
    View Publication (PDF)
  • Jonathon T. Dworken, Rules of Engagement (ROE) for Humanitarian Intervention and Low-Intensity Conflict: Lessons from Restore Hope, CNA Corporation, CRM 2793012000, October 1993.
    View Publication (PDF)